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Inherent requirements for Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
These inherent requirements apply to the following courses:
- Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) (1571)
- Bachelor of Design (Dean's Scholars) (1737)
- Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking (1624/3725)
- Bachelor of Design Studies (1624)
Western Sydney University and the School of Humanities and Communication Arts (SoHCA) strongly supports the right of all people to pursue a Bachelor of Design course.
Introduction
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment
and accreditation processes. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.
Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.
The School is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment and other activities to to enable students' to participate in their course. Reasonable adjustments must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
To support potential and current students' decision making a series of inherent requirement statements has been developed. These statements specify the course requirements of the Bachelor of Design programs for student admission and progression. The statements are clustered under seven domains consisting of ethical behaviour, behavioural stability, communication, cognition, sensory abilities, strength and mobility and sustainable performance.
How to read the inherent requirement statements
If you are intending to enrol in the undergraduate Bachelor of Design courses at the School of Humanities and Communication Arts (SoHCA), you should look at these inherent requirement statements and think about whether you may experience challenges in meeting these requirements.
If you think you may experience challenges for any reason including a disability or chronic health condition, you should discuss your concerns with the SoHCA staff, such as the Director of Academic Program, Academic Course Advisor or School Disability Coordinator or a Campus Disability Advisor. These staff can work collaboratively with you to determine reasonable adjustments to assist you to meet the inherent requirements. In the case where it is determined that inherent requirements cannot be met with reasonable adjustments, the University staff can provide guidance regarding other study options.
These inherent requirements should be read in conjunction with other course information.
The inherent requirements are made up of the following five components and domains::
- Level 1 - introduction to the inherent requirement
- Level 2 - description of the inherent requirement
- Level 3 - explanation of why this is an inherent requirement of the course
- Level 4 - the nature of any adjustments that may be made to allow you to meet the requirement
- Level 5 - examples of tasks that show you've met the requirement. These are examples only and are not a comprehensive list.
There are seven domains of inherent requirements in the undergraduate Bachelor of Design courses. Some domains have a number of sub-domains.
- Ethical behaviour
- Behavioural stability
- Communication
- Cognition
- Sensory ability
- Strength and mobility
- Sustainable performance
Inherent requirement statements
Ethical behaviour
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1 | Students need to understand and act in ways consist with the recognised values of society. |
2 | Student demonstrates knowledge of, and engages in ethical behaviour in practice. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » Compliance with the recognised valves of society facilitates safe, competent interactions and relationships for students and/or the people with whom they engage. This supports the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of all. |
4 | Adjustments must support the recognised values of society. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Demonstrate ability to reflect on ethical dilemmas and issues and take responsibility for ensuring awareness of ethical behaviour |
Behavioural stability
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1 | Behavioural stability is required to function and adapt effectively and sensitively in academic and design practice settings. |
2 | Student demonstrates behavioural stability to work constructively in diverse and changing academic and design practice settings. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » Behavioural stability is required to work individually and in teams in changing and unpredictable environments. Design students will need to work constructively with peers, tutors, clients and suppliers when undertaking project briefs. They will be required to have behavioural stability to manage these relationships |
4 | Adjustments must support stable, effective and professional behaviour in both academic and design practice settings. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Being receptive and responding appropriately to constructive feedback |
Communication
This course requires effective, verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
Verbal
Verbal communication may be required to pursue employment arising from this program of study.
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1 | Effective verbal communication, in English, is an essential requirement to enable the successful completion of B Design programs within SoHCA. |
2 | Student demonstrates: |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » Communicating in a way that displays respect and empathy to others and develops trusting relationships |
4 | Adjustments must address effectiveness, timeliness and clarity issues. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Participating in client presentations during, or at the end of, a project |
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1 | Effective non-verbal communication is fundamental to the successful execution of design practice in both an academic and professional context and needs to be respectful, clear, attentive, empathetic and non-judgemental. |
2 |
Student demonstrates: » The capacity to recognise, interpret and respond appropriately to behavioural cues » Displays consistent and appropriate awareness of own behaviours » Sensitivity to individual and/or cultural differences |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » The ability to observe and understand non-verbal cues assists with building rapport with people and gaining their trust and respect in academic and professional relationships |
4 | Adjustments must enable the recognition, initiation of or appropriate response to effective non-verbal communication in a timely and appropriate manner. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Recognising and responding appropriately to cues in the classroom and design studio environment |
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1 | Effective written communication, in English, is a fundamental part of design practice. Design students must be able to acquire, understand, apply and convey information in a written format. |
2 | Student demonstrates the capacity to construct coherent written communication appropriate to the circumstances. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » Responding to written assessment tasks demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the course subject matter |
4 | Adjustments must meet necessary standards of clarity, accuracy, accessibility, and portability to ensure effective recording and transmission of information in both academic and design practice settings. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Constructing an essay to academic standards in English |
Cognition
This course requires knowledge of theory and the skills of cognition and literacy.
Knowledge and cognitive skills
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1 | Consistent knowledge and effective cognitive skills must be demonstrated to provide appropriate and professional design solutions. |
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Student demonstrates: » The capacity to locate appropriate and relevant information » The ability to process information relevant to practice » The ability to integrate, reflect on and implement theoretical knowledge in design practice, within the learning environment and in meetings with clients or suppliers |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » Appropriate and effective development and delivery of a design solution is based on comprehensive knowledge that must be sourced, understood and applied appropriately |
4 | Adjustments must ensure that a clear demonstration of knowledge and cognitive skills is not compromised or impeded. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Ability to conceptualise and use appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items |
Literacy (language)
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1 | Competent literacy skills are essential to develop and deliver professional, appropriate and effective design solutions. |
2 |
Student demonstrates: » The ability to acquire information and accurately convey appropriate, effective messages » The ability to read and comprehend a range of literature and information » The capacity to understand and implement academic conventions to construct written text in a scholarly manner |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » The ability to acquire information and to accurately convey ideas is fundamental to ensure the development of appropriate and effective design solutions |
4 | Adjustments must demonstrate a capacity to effectively acquire, comprehend, apply and communicate accurate information. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Applying knowledge of both theory and practice in the development of an appropriate, effective design solution |
Sensory abilities
Visual
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1 | Adequate visual acuity is required to undertake effective and appropriate design practice. |
2 | Student demonstrates sufficient visual acuity to undertake the required range of tasks. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » Sufficient visual acuity is required to demonstrate the required range of skills, through the performance of relevant tasks and assessments |
4 | Adjustments must address the need to perform the full range of tasks involved in design practice. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Effectively utilise visual research findings in the development of original design concepts |
Strength and mobility
Fine motor skills
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1 | Design is a profession that requires manual dexterity and the ability to complete fine motor skills is fundamental in design practice. |
2 | Student demonstrates the ability to use fine motor skills to complete various design tasks. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » Sufficient fine motor skills are necessary to complete various design tasks. Tasks that include fine motor skills include being able grasp, press, push, turn, squeeze and manipulate various objects in both a digital and material environment |
4 | Adjustments should facilitate functional effectiveness, and a capacity to undertake appropriate and effective design practice. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Utilise industry standard computer software and hardware to undertake design practice |
Sustainable performance
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1 | Design practice requires both physical and mental performance at a consistent and sustained level. |
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Student demonstrates: » Consistent and sustained level of physical and mental energy to complete a specific task in a timely manner and over time » The ability to perform a range of physical and mental activities with a level of concentration that ensures a capacity to focus until they are completed appropriately » The capacity to maintain consistency and quality of performance throughout the design practice |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement: » Sufficient physical and mental resilience is an essential requirement needed to perform tasks in an assigned period to provide effective, safe and professional advice during industry placement |
4 | Adjustments must ensure that performance is consistent and sustained over a given period. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the Campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars: » Participating in tutorials, lectures, and studio workshops throughout the day |
*Developed from: Johnson, A., Allan,T., Phillips,K., Azzopardi,T., Dickson,C., Goldsmith,M & Hengstberger-Sims, C. (2011). Inherent Requirements of Nursing Education (IRONE), Western Sydney University School of Nursing & Midwifery and Student Equity & Disability Services.
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